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The Buti Foundation Award, established in 2007 by the Buti Foundation, New Delhi, is a biennial award recognizing innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science & Technology. The award aims to honor a Scientist/Engineer under the age of 45 years for their significant contribution

Benefit: Award Amount: ₹50,000/-- Award Recognition: Medal

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl students from Muslim, Latin, and converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala. Through this scheme, scholarships are provided for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses, along with a separate hostel stipend.

Benefit: The scholarship provides monetary benefits to eligible students for their studies and hostel expenses. Undergraduate: ₹4,000/- per annum (for 3,000 students).- Post Graduates: ₹5,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).- Professional Courses: ₹6,000/- per annum (for 1,000 students).- Hostel Stipend: ₹12,000/- per annum (for 2,000 students).

The scheme aims to provide scholarships to students from minority religious communities studying Chartered Accounts/Cost & Management Accounts/Company Secretaryship courses. Through this scheme, a scholarship is provided to eligible students.

Benefit: The scholarship amount of ₹15,000/- is provided. The scholarship is provided to students from minority religious communities.

The 'Calipers and Crutches by Welfare of Differently Abled Persons' scheme was launched by the Department for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Tamil Nadu. In this scheme, calipers & crutches are given to the needy & deserving orthopedically differently-abled persons for their easy mobility.

Benefit: Free distribution of calipers and crutches.

The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Campus Recruitment Assistance to the eligible IT Units in Goa. A recruitment assistance of ₹10,000 per Fresher will be provided to the Existing and New units that recruit through Campus recruitment from the educational institutes in Goa.

Benefit: ₹ 10,000 per Fresher will be provided to the units that recruit through Campus recruitment from the educational institutes located in Goa. NOTE 1: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded. NOTE 2: The subsidy will be provided only for the Freshers recruited during the operation period of the Policy.

The scheme aims to ensure early detection & timely treatment of cancer by providing accessible & affordable healthcare services within the state. Under this initiative, free screening for common cancers such as oral, breast, & cervical cancer is being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand.

Benefit: Free screening for common cancers (oral, breast, and CA cervix) is being conducted across all districts of Uttarakhand to detect cancer at an early stage and start treatment.

The Government of Kerala launched the “Cancer Suraksha Scheme” on 1st November 2008 for children below the age of 18 who suffer from cancer and belong to such families which are too poor to afford treatment. This scheme was launched under Kerala Social Security Mission.

Benefit: Under this scheme, children under 18 years would be given free treatment for cancer through designated Government hospitals in the state. 1. The entire cost of treatment, including the cost of investigations, would be borne by the hospitals through the funds provided by the Mission. 1. The ceiling of expenditure per child would be initially ₹50,000/-. Note: The hospital can incur additional expenditure, based on the report of the committee comprising the Oncologist/treating doctor, the Head of the Radiology Department, and the Superintendent, subject to ratification by the Mission.

The scheme "Entrepreneurship Programme" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers". In this scheme financial assistance is provided to the institutes (given below) to conduct entrepreneurship development programs.

Benefit: Benefits for the Trainees - COURSES The following 150 Hours courses will be offered in the following five trades - i) Cook – Tandoor, ii) Barman, iii) Baker, iv) Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker), v) Halwai – Indian Sweets Each course will also have a built-in emphasis on improving the trainees in hygiene, sanitation, behavior, and attitudes in order to enhance their market acceptability. STIPEND A trainee with a minimum attendance of 80% will be paid a uniform lump-sum stipend of ₹ 1,000/- in respect of all five courses. This amount would be payable in two equal installments: The first installment would be paid after the completion of 75 hours of training. The second installment would be paid only after the certified trainee submits his/her feedback on the quality of the course and his/her self-employment status to the Implementing Agency. CERTIFICATION The trainees with a minimum attendance of 80 % will be required to appear at the end of the course test and those who pass it successfully will be awarded a certificate by the implementing agency under the joint signature of the Principal/Director/Institutional Head and the Programme Coordinator. EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION The Implementing Agency will make conscious efforts to facilitate self-employment of the pass-outs of this Programme by assisting them in obtaining loans (e.g. Mudra), licenses/registrations, etc. Possibilities will also be explored for their deployment at Mega Tourist Destinations/circuits. The Implementing Agency will also sensitize the pass-outs about LMIS and SDMS. Transfer of Funds The amount paid as Stipend to the successful trainee shall be transferred only to the individual beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked bank account through the PFMS. The Implementing Agency would also render a true audited account of the expenditure incurred separately on each component to the Ministry of Tourism. Funding to the Institute - The Programme will be funded under the MoT’s Scheme of Capacity Building for Service Providers under Suo Motu Initiatives. The detailed Type-wise breakup of costs for the courses for Baker, Halwai (Indian Sweets), Cook (Tandoor), Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker) & Barman would be as follows - Component and the Cost (in ₹/-): Training fee, i.e. Material Cost + Trainer Cost = 5,000. Course Material (Handouts) = 500. Certification fee (Certificate + Evaluation charges) = 1,000. Apron = 300. Lunch (@ Rs.100 for 30 days) = 3,000. Stipend = 1,000. Total = 10,800. Administrative Expenses (5% of 10,800/-) = 540. Grand Total = 11,340. Over and above the costs listed above, Advertisements in the local papers will be reimbursed on an actual basis subject to the lowest/DAVP rates. Boarding & Lodging Costs at the rate of ₹ 2000/- per trainee in respect of all outstation candidates for the entire duration of the course. Funds would be released to the Implementing Agencies in two installments as per the following schedule: First Instalment Percentage of Total Cost: 30% Output Parameters: On commencement of Training Batch against validated candidates Final Installment Percentage of Total Cost: 70% Output Parameters: On successful certification of the trainees and submission of Utilization Certificate and consolidated accounts

The scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Ministry of Tourism. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to conduct Skilling and Re-Skilling Programmes.

Benefit: Benefits to the Institute - The administrative expenses incurred by the implementing agencies towards organizing the training programmes under the guide training and other sectoral programmes (including tourism awareness programmes) shall be met by the MoT to the extent of 5% of the total estimated sanctioned training cost for a training confined to one city and @10% for training involving more than one city. Benefits to the Trainer - ₹ 1500/- for guest faculty- for a class of 60 minutes duration. ₹ 750/- for faculty/staff of Implementing Agency - for a session (of one-hour duration) subject to a ceiling of up to 30 days or 60 sessions in a year, whichever is lower. ₹ 400/- for a student-trainer who provides training for a two-hour class. Expenses on meals for trainers/trainees - Rs.100/- per person per day. Note: Honoraria to the trainers should not exceed the amount prescribed in the scheme and should be within the overall cost of the programme. Benefits to the Trainee - For fresh entrants to the job market, the training duration is to be a minimum of 200 hours (including practical and/or on-the-job training) except where prescribed by any Statute. Certificates should be provided to the trainees who have undergone the training by the concerned agency. In order to ensure optimum use of institutional infrastructure, as also to attract service providers, the training classes shall preferably be organized in the evenings and on public holidays. The money paid as Stipend to the successful trainee shall be transferred only to the individual beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked bank account through the PFMS. List of the Nature of Training - Health & Personal Hygiene, Cleanliness, Basic Service techniques. Cooking Techniques, Garbage Disposal, Etiquette and basic manners, and basic nutrition values. Energy saving and nutrition saving techniques. Basic tourism awareness. Presentation and Communication skills, Behaviour Skills, First Aid, handling of accidents, Client Handling & Behaviour Skills, Sensitization to HIV/AIDS, Skill Development in general for fresh candidates, Specialised skill development, including language courses for fresh as well as existing service providers, Awareness Programmes, Basic Skill upgradation in general for existing service providers, Tourist police training programmes Training of Trainers programmes. Developing skills in product presentation in rural tourism. This list is only illustrative and not exhaustive. List of the Training Programmes - Bearers, bartenders, Cooks, stewards, Receptionists, Information Providers, Drivers, Govt. Staff who come in contact with tourists, Supervisors, Guides, Travel Assistants, Managers for small Hotels, Bakers & Confectioners, Catering staff, Meal Providers, Tour Escort/assistants, Reservation and ticketing assistants, Housekeepers, Event management supervisors, Hospital housekeepers, Interior designers, Florist, Tourism Staff of Central and State Departments, Tourism facility Planners and management staff, Guides, Tourism facilitator/runner, Foreign language interpreters, Naturalists, rural artisans/craftsmen/entertainers, tourist police, teachers, administrators and planners etc. This list is only illustrative and not exhaustive

"Capital Contribution Scheme" aims to support local entrepreneurs, promote industrial units, and develop special products based on locally developed technology. Financial support is provided to local entrepreneurs and existing functional units.

Benefit: Maximum capital contribution up to ₹1,00,00,000/- per unit will be available, subject to the condition that contributions of promoters should be equal to or more than the capital contribution by the Government. However, this restriction/condition shall not be applicable to sick units. The capital contribution will be for 5 years as may be indicated in the sanctioned order with a guaranteed return of 6% or actual profit. Disbursement of Funds In case of approval, the capital contribution shall be released within a period of 60 days from the date of approval. The beneficiary must submit post-dated cheques for repayment and collateral security as per the scheme guidelines.

The scheme aims to support the creation of essential infrastructure on leased tourism lands. It provides a 25% capital investment subsidy up to ₹3,00,00,000/- to private investors establishing power, water, road, and drainage systems for tourism projects.

Benefit: The beneficiary will receive a capital investment subsidy of 25% against the Fixed Capital Investment. The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹3,00,00,000/-. Conditions _The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._ _The unit must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year._ _If the unit closes within one year of receipt of subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within two years of receipt of subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within three years of receipt of subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._

The scheme aims to promote private investment in the creation of film studios, museums, aquariums, and theme parks. It provides a 15% capital subsidy up to ₹5,00,00,000/- to investors who meet the minimum capital expenditure requirements.

Benefit: The beneficiary will receive a subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment approved by the department. The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹5,00,00,000/-. Conditions _It is mandatory for the unit to operate for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._ _The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding the continuous operation of the unit on or before the 15th of April every year._ _If the unit closes within 1 year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 2 years of receiving the subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 3 years of receiving the subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded._ _Any unit claiming Investment Promotion Assistance is not entitled to capital subsidy under this policy._

The scheme aims to promote adventure and water tourism by financially incentivizing the creation of permanent infrastructure and the acquisition of equipment. It provides a 15% capital subsidy up to ₹3,00,00,000/- to private investors establishing projects such as amusement parks, water sports, etc.

Benefit: Capital Subsidy: The beneficiary is entitled to a subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment.- Maximum Ceiling: The maximum subsidy amount provided is ₹3,00,00,000/-.- Qualifying Expenditure: The subsidy covers the installation of permanent facilities/infrastructure, which includes creating/installing platforms, jetties, equipment, parking sites, electricity facilities, water supply, and public amenities.

The scheme aims to boost MICE tourism by incentivizing the creation of large convention centers. It provides a 15% capital subsidy up to ₹10,00,00,000/- to investors establishing convention centers with a 500+ seating capacity and a minimum investment of ₹20,00,00,000/-.

Benefit: The beneficiary receives a capital subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment. The maximum subsidy amount is capped at ₹10,00,00,000/-. Conditions _The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._ _The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding the continuous operation of the unit on or before the 15th of April every year._ _If the unit closes within 1 year of receipt, 80% of the subsidy must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 2 years of receipt, 60% of the subsidy must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 3 years of receipt, 50% of the subsidy must be refunded._

The scheme aims to promote the establishment of heritage hotels in properties leased from the Tourism Department. It provides a 15% capital investment subsidy up to ₹5,00,00,000/- to investors who establish heritage hotels in these leased assets.

Benefit: The scheme provides a capital subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment made in the project. The maximum ceiling for the capital subsidy is ₹5,00,00,000/-. SC/ST category entrepreneurs who establish the tourism project under 100% ownership shall be entitled for an additional 5% capital investment subsidy. Projects established in distant and ulterior areas are entitled to an additional 5% Capital Investment Subsidy. Disbursal Conditions _The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._ _The unit must submit a self-declaration on or before the 15th of April every year regarding the continuous operation of the unit._ _If the unit closes within 1 year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 2 years of receiving the subsidy, 60% of the amount must be refunded._ _If the unit closes within 3 years of receiving the subsidy, 50% of the amount must be refunded._ _Any unit claiming Investment Promotion Assistance (for Large/Mega projects) shall not be entitled to capital subsidy under this scheme._ _If the unit is entitled to a grant/subsidy in more than one category, the applicant must choose only one category._

The scheme aims to encourage the establishment of new standard category hotels and mini resorts in Madhya Pradesh. It provides a 15% capital subsidy up to ₹50,00,000/- to private investors and entrepreneurs creating tourism accommodation infrastructure.

Benefit: The scheme offers a Capital Investment Subsidy of 15% against the fixed Capital Investment. The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹50,00,000/-. Conditions It is mandatory for the unit to run for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy. The unit must submit a self-declaration on or before the 15th of April every year regarding the continuous operation of the unit. If the unit closes within 1 year from the date of receipt of subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount must be refunded. If the unit closes within 2 years from the date of receipt of subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount must be refunded. If the unit closes within 3 years from the date of receipt of subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount must be refunded.

The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% against fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹50,00,000/-. The applicant must invest a minimum capital expenditure of ₹2,00,00,000/- and ensure the availability of a minimum of air-conditioned lettable rooms.

Benefit: The scheme provides a Capital Investment Subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment. The maximum ceiling of the subsidy is ₹2,00,00,000/-. Disbursement Conditions The unit must be established and operationalised during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy 2025. If the unit executes and operates the entire project in one go, the capital expenditure incurred up to a maximum of 05 years prior to the commencement of the unit (as approved by the department) will be considered valid for the calculation of the capital grant. If the unit is entitled to a grant/subsidy in more than one category, the applicant must choose only one category in which they are willing to get the benefit. The unit must be run for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy, and a self-declaration regarding continuous operation must be submitted on or before the 15th of April every year. On non-compliance regarding the three-year operation period, the subsidy is liable to be recovered with interest/penalty: a) Closure within 1 year: 80% to be refunded. b) Closure within 2 years: 60% to be refunded. c) Closure within 3 years: 50% to be refunded.

The scheme aims to enhance the tourism experience by subsidizing the development of wayside amenities under Green Field or Franchise models. It offers a 15% capital investment subsidy capped at ₹50,00,000/- to investors who establish approved facilities with a minimum capital expenditure.

Benefit: Capital Subsidy: The beneficiary is entitled to a subsidy of 15% of the fixed capital investment.- Maximum Ceiling: The maximum subsidy amount is capped at ₹50,00,000/-.- Availability: This benefit is available for units established under the Green Field or Franchise Model. Conditions _The unit must be established and operationalized during the operative tenure of the Tourism Policy 2025._ _The unit must operate continuously for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy._ _The beneficiary must submit a self-declaration regarding continuous operation on or before the 15th of April every year._ _If the unit closes within one year of receiving the subsidy, 80% of the amount must be refunded; if within two years, 60% must be refunded; and if within three years, 50% must be refunded._

The scheme aims to encourage the expansion of existing tourism accommodation units by incentivizing private investment in the state. The scheme provides a capital investment subsidy of 15% against the fixed capital investment, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹5,00,00,000/-.

Benefit: The beneficiary is entitled to a Capital Investment Subsidy of 15% against the Fixed Capital Investment. The maximum ceiling for the subsidy is ₹5,00,00,000/-. The subsidy is granted for the expansion of established Star, Deluxe, Standard Hotels, Resorts, or Heritage Hotels. Conditions The unit must maintain continuous operation and submit a self-declaration on or before the 15th of April every year regarding the continuous operation of the unit for at least three years from the date of availing the subsidy. If the unit closes within 1 year from the date of receipt of the subsidy, 80% of the subsidy amount has to be refunded. If the unit closes within 2 years from the date of receipt of the subsidy, 60% of the subsidy amount has to be refunded. If the unit closes within 3 years from the date of receipt of the subsidy, 50% of the subsidy amount has to be refunded.

Launched in 2018, the "Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme" is one of the "Information Technology Policy Schemes" by the Dept of Information Technology, Govt of Goa. The objective and the scope of this scheme is to provide Capital Investment Subsidy to the eligible Information Technology Units in Goa.

Benefit: Capital investments do not include investments made towards land and building, if any, by the applicant. All New Units developing office spaces will be eligible for a capital investment subsidy up to 20% on the capital investments made during the tenure of the Scheme. An additional 10% subsidy on the capital investments made will be provided in case of the establishment of Mega Business Units. All Existing Units, which qualify as Mega Units, are also eligible for a capital investment subsidy up to 20% of the capital investment incurred in the last 3 years prior to the date of notification of this policy. An additional 10% subsidy on capital investments will be provided for the establishment of office spaces for the industries identified as key focus areas for the Government. Based on the number of employees of Goan origin or Goan Graduates, the percentage of incentives under clauses 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 above shall be disbursed on a pro-rata basis as under: Upto 30% of employees on rolls of the company: 50% 30% to 60% employees on rolls of the company: 75% More than 60% of employees on rolls of the company: 100% To avail of the benefits of the scheme, employees should be on the rolls of the company for a minimum period of one year. In case of any expansions, the unit can avail of the investment subsidy provided it meets the criteria of the Expansion Unit. New employees of the expansion should be on the rolls for at least one year prior to the date of the application. The maximum rebate under this provision would be as follows: Smaller Business Units – ₹10,00,000 Other Business Units – ₹50,00,000 Mega Business Units – ₹1,00,00,000 NOTE: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.